I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

"We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; in feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best." - Aristotle. A manga adaptation of a novel of the same name, Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai is a story that examines the fragile but purposeful nature of human life through recounting the unlikely relationship between a dying girl and a hollow boy. Ironically with the deterioriation of one person's health another was brought to life from the shell of a human he once was. Whether the encounter ofthe two is a result of coincidence, fate, or, - as the protagonists themselves asserted - choice, the bond they have come to share is a beautifully complex one wherein each enriches the other as acquaintance, as foil, as antagonist, as friend, as confidant, as lover, and as savior. Tragedies that tug at one's heartstrings are dime a dozen these days, but tragedies of exceptional caliber evoke any emotion but forlornness. Towards the girl who is no longer there, sorrow is only secondary to the respect and appreciation I have come to perceive her with as a reader. "The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long." To the flame itself, perhaps, it matters not how long or bright it flares, but often that very brightness is what gives countless others the security of warmth. (Nothing past the beginning of beginning of the series is spoiled)

A tragic story about a young, energetic high school girl diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that is terminal enjoying her last days with your average, gloomy high school boy who subsequently never decided to socialize with his peers until he met Sakura. it's not only tragic, but absolutely romantic with a ointment of comedy. This manga has taught me a lot about self improvement! The courage touch society again! And most importantly, to love...! It's all about living your very last days to the fullest with your love interest. This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. This...THIS..... This is boring and absolutely uninspired. I don't understand why is this manga is getting a lot of praise. I think this is one of the most overrated anime that just plasters the plot point "Terminal cancer" just to imply that this is going to be a tragic, romantic story when in reality it's just an average love story that is also discount Your Lie in April that just plays with your heart because it makes you emotional...for no reason whatsoever. The art is very boring, and pretty much generic if I have to sum it up. Literally nothing special to even call it a masterpiece. Some of the characters were pretty much left out, and some that were introduced were very boring and was forced to love each other because the plot calls for it. If anyone says that I'm a cruel, ignorant, and a no-soul person for disliking something that is a common problem in the real world then I'm just gonna say that you're really wrong. Overall, this manga is absolutely boring because the chemistry between Shiga and Sakura is incredibly weak to call it emotional, the art is generic with no unique styles, the terminal cancer plot in this story just plays with your emotions, some characters are left out, and god I don't know why this is getting an adaptation in a form of a movie.

Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai or more well known as I want to Eat your Pancreas is no zombie or horror story rather it is a heartfelt story about a girl with terminal cancer. The title of this story simply comes in term with a scene in the beginning when the audience finds out that this girl, a classmate of the MC, has pancreatic cancer and that "I want to eat your ____" refers to the old saying of "If I eat your body part, my body part will get better." I want to eat your Pancreas first and foremost is the only manga/light novelthat has made me cry. The emotions within each and every page, the characters interactions, and the sad outcome made me really stop and pause and reflect on the meaning of life. Before I get too emotional again, here's my review. Story 8/10: Now the story isn't really unheard of. You have the typical girl who has cancer and you have the main lead who spends her last days with him. The story isn't special but what romance/slice of life has plot as it's main priority? In my opinion, interactions and development is what makes romance/slice of life novels, what it is and this book does a phenomenal job at it. Art 9/10: To be honest I read only the first chapter of the MANGA but have read the whole light novel. Can't really say much about the art. Character 10/10: Now this is the section where I will be talking most about this novel. The characters, the characters. Where to start. So we have our main heroine Sakura is a bright girl who everyone likes. She interacts with everyone, has no social anxiety, and has a bunch of friends. Now her counter opposite, the main heroine(name remains unknown for a while so I wont spoil it) is the opposite, he does not involve himself with other people and has no friends. Now the interaction between these two is realistic. They have such opposite views about life and that's what makes their friendship/love so great. The conversations they have about fear/what they think about each other/ and the inevitable end of Sakura's life puts the audience at such a vulnerable position. I really thought that Sakura was absolutely the cutest character in the story. Although she seemed strong willed, smiling at every chance she could get, she was hurting on the inside. The main MC is also the one with the biggest change as we see him start to develop more and more as he interacts with Sakura. Overall, this story will bring you to tears. It's not really a love story, well it kinda is but it's more about a story about finding truth in yourself by interacting with other people. There are instances in the novel where you heart skips a beat when the two main characters interact but unfortunately it isn't the love story you all are probably thinking about. I love I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and I really hope you guys do too. The characters are so lovable and although these were just fictional characters, I felt the want to hug Sakura at every moment. She was absolutely the cutest mc and I hope you all feel the same way. 10/10

>>Spoiler-FreeThis is a story of two polar opposites, Sakura, the girl everyone knows and loves & The Boy, who's not acknowledged by anyone -whose name isn't revealed until the end allowing the readers to immerse themselves in the character. But despite their differences, they "get-along" well. You spend time between their trips, chit-chat & Black comedy. It's because of their differences, that each one is an interesting mystery to the other. But the side we see more is the boy's side since he is the narrator. You join the boy's journey of knowing what it means to live in Sakura's eye and watch him as he changes little by little. Being alone can be comfortable, but loneliness means you can only "imagine what others think of you"...But never really know. "It's not easy to involve yourself with people". But it can be worth it. After all, "People are defined by their involvement with others". The story is about knowing oneself, knowing the others. But more than that....It's about knowing the "You" that the others see. Always remember that changing....is a choice. After reading this you'll think about the choices you made, the choices you want to make & your definition of living. Watching the sick Sakura living her life to the fullest will move something in you. Encouraging you to make use of everyday..to have fun, to know more people, to convey your feelings "The value of each and every day is the same - no matter what I did, to me, the value of today won’t change". The tile that suggests Cannibalism "I want to eat your pancreas" is actually pretty romantic yet so tragic once you know the context. NOTE: I'm reviewing the novel. I will read the manga then update the review if needed, although unfortunately, only 6 chapters out of 10 are translated to English